1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON service

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-10
Immobilizer System
Caution
1. The ID code should always be re-registered when replacing the immobilizer-ECU. vehicles>
2. If the immobilizer-ECU has been replaced, you will need to re-register the ignition key ID codes
and to reset the code for the fuel cut valve controller to the factory setting. vehicles>
3. If the immobilizer-ECU has been replaced with a new part, the password (vehicle secret code)
which has been stored in the immobilizer-ECU for each vehicle will be replaced by the password
(secret code) specified by the customer.
STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING54300690024
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How To Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION54300700116
DIAGNOSIS CODES CHECK
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How To Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
ERASING DIAGNOSIS CODES
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How To Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
Caution
The diagnosis codes which result from disconnecting the battery cables cannot be erased.
INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES

54300710027
Diagnosis code No.Inspection itemsReference
page
11Transponder communication system or radio interference of ID code54-11
12*ID code are not the same or are not registered54-11
21Communication system between MUT-II and engine-ECU54-12
31EEPROM abnormality inside immobilizer-ECU54-12
NOTE
*: Diagnosis code No. 12 is not recorded.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Combination Meters54-25
COMBINATION METERS54300030116
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsStandard value
Speedometer indication error km/h (mph)40 (20)40 ± 48 (20 ± 25)
80 (40)80 ± 92 (40 ± 47)
120 (60)120 ± 136 (60 ± 69)
160 (80)160 ± 180 (80 ± 91)
± (100)± (100 ± 114)
Tachometer indication error r/minPetrol-powered vehicles700+100
3,000+150
5,000+250
6,000+300
Diesel-powered vehicles700+100
3,000+150
4,750+160
5,000+250
Fuel gauge unit resistance WFloat point F1 ± 5
Float point E103 ± 117
Fuel gauge unit float height mmA (Float point F)214.1
B (Float point E)251.2
Fuel gauge resistance WPower supply and earth192
Power supply and fuel gauge107
Fuel gauge and earth85
Engine coolant temperature gauge
resistanceW
Power supply and earth191
resistance WPower supply and engine coolant temperature gauge103
Engine coolant temperature gauge and earth88
Engine coolant temperature gauge unit resistance (at 70
C) W104 + 13.5
SEALANT54300050075
ItemsSpecified sealantRemark
Engine coolant temperature gauge
unit threaded portion3M Adhesive nut locking No. 4171 or
equivalentDrying sealant

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Radio and Tape Player54-62
ItemsProblem symptomRelevant chart
Tape playerCassette tape will not be inserted.C-1
No sound.C-2
No sound from one speaker.C-3
Sound quality is poor, or sound is weak.C-4
Cassette tape will not be ejected.C-5
Uneven revolution. Tape speed is fast or slow.C-6
Faulty auto reverse.C-7
Tape gets caught in mechanism.C-8
CHART
A. NOISE
A-1 Noise appears at certain places when travelling (AM).
Is there a particular structure?NoDo the following measures eliminate the
noise?
1. Change to a different station with
a strong signal to boost resistance
to interference.
2. Suppress high tones to reduce
noise.
3. Extend antenna completely.Ye sOK
Ye s
Find out the following information from
the user:
1. Place
2. Locality conditions (valley, moun-
tain, etc.)
3. Name and frequency of stations
affected by noiseNo
If due to vehicle noise:
It may not be possible to prevent noise
if the signal is weak.
If there is more noise than other radios, find out the noise
conditions and the name and frequency of the receiving
stations from the user, and consult with the service centre.
If due to external noise:
In almost all cases, prevention on the
receiver side is impossible. Weak sig-
nals especially are susceptible to inter-
ference.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Radio and Tape Player54-64
A-3 Mixed with noise, only at night (AM).
The following factors can be considered as possible
causes of noise appearing at night.
1. Factors due to signal conditions: Due to the
fact that long-distance signals are more easily
received at night, even stations that are
received without problem during the day may
experience interference in a general worsening
of reception conditions. The weaker a station
is the more susceptible it is to interference,and a change to a different station or the
appearance of a beating sound* may occur.
Beat sound*: Two signals close in frequency
interfere with each other, creating a repetitious
high-pitched sound. This sound is generated
not only by sound signals but by electrical
waves as well.
2. Factors due to vehicle noise: Alternator noise
may be a cause.
Is the noise still obvious even with the
lamps OFF?No
Ye s
Do the following measures eliminate the
noise?

Tune to a station with a strong signal.

Tune to a station with a strong signal
without completely extending the
antenna.Ye sOK
No
Does the noise fade away when the
vehicle harness is moved away from
the radio chassis? (if the harness is not
in the proper position.)Ye sOK
No
If there is more noise than other radios, consult a service
centre.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Radio and Tape Player54-65
A-4 Broadcasts can be heard but both AM and FM have a lot of noise.
(1)(2)
Noise occurs when the engine is stopped.
Ye s
Do the following measures eliminate the noise?

Tune to a station with a strong signal.

Extend the antenna completely.

Adjust the sound quality to suppress high tones.Ye s
OK
No
Is the radio body earth mounted securely?NoSecurely tighten the nuts for the body
earth.
Ye s
Is the antenna plug properly connected to the radio?NoCorrectly attach the antenna plug.
Ye s
Is the antenna itself in good condition or is it properly
mounted?NoClean the antenna plug and earth wire
mounting area. Mount the antenna se-
curely.
Ye s
If there is more noise than other radios, consult a service
centre.
Is the noise eliminated?
NoYe s
OK
Noise occurs when the engine in running.
Inspect the vehicle's noise suppressor. (Refer to A-6.)
NOTE
About noise encountered during FM reception only.
Due to differences in FM and AM systems, FM
is not as susceptible as AM to interference from
engines, power lines, lightning, etc. On the other
hand, there are cases due to the characteristicsof FM waves of noise or distortion generated by
typical noise interference (first fading and
multipath). (Refer to A-2.)
as mountainous regions, but this is not due to a
problem with the radio.>

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Radio and Tape Player54-66
A-5 There is more noise either on AM or on FM.
1. There is much noise only on AM.
Due to differences in AM and FM systems,
AM is more susceptible to noise interference.
Were conditions such as the following present when noise was
received?

Lightning was flashing. A motorcycle was passing.

A vehicle passed close by, but it appeared to be a vehicle
generating a particularly large amount of noise radiation.

Passed beneath a power line. Passed under a bridge.

Passed beneath a telephone line.

Passed close by a signal generator.

Passed close by some other source of electrical noise.
Ye s
No
Continue to check for static; when static is detected, check for
the conditions listed above.Ye sNoise prevention on the radio side is difficult. If the problem is
particularly worse than other radios, consult a service centre.
No
If the problem is particularly worse than other radios, consult a
service centre.
2. There is much noise only on FM.
Due to differences in FM and AM systems,
FM is not as susceptible as AM to interference
from engines, power lines, lightning, etc. On
the other hand, there are cases due to the
characteristics of FM waves of noise ordistortion generated by typical noise
interference (first fading and multipath). (Refer
to A-2) areas such as mountainous regions, but this
is not due to a problem with the radio.>

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Radio and Tape Player54-70
A-9 Ever-present noise.
Noise is often created by the following factors, and
often the radio is OK when it is checked individually.

Travelling conditions of the vehicle

Terrain of area travelled through

Surrounding buildings

Signal conditions

Time periodFor this reason, if there are still problems with noise
even after the measures described in steps A-1
to A-8 have been taken, get information on the
factors listed above as well as determining whether
the problem occurs with AM or FM, the station
names, frequencies, etc., and contact a service
centre.
B. RADIO
B-1 No power is supplied when the switch is set to ON.
Is dedicated fuse No. 4 blown or is the circuit open?Ye sReplace fuse or repair harness.
No
Is the connector at the back of the radio connected properly?NoConnect connector securely.
Ye s
Disconnect and check the connector at the rear of the radio. Is
the ACC power (12 V) being supplied to the radio?NoRepair harness.
Ye s
Repair or replace radio.
B-2 No sound from one speaker.
Check to see if there is any sound when
attached to another radio.Ye sRepair or replace radio.
No
Remove the connector on the back of
the radio and check the speaker harness
for conductance.Ye sIt conducts electricity but is shorted out.Repair speaker harness.
No
Check the speaker for conductance.Ye sRepair speaker harness and ensure
proper connection of relay connectors.
No
Repair or replace speaker.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Radio and Tape Player54-73
B-8 Insufficient memory (preset stations are erased).
Is dedicated fuse No. 5 blown or is the circuit open?Ye sReplace fuse or repair harness.
No
Disconnect and check the connector at the rear of the radio.
Is the memory backup (battery) power being supplied?NoRepair harness.
Ye s
Repair or replace radio.
C. TAPE PLAYER
C-1 Cassette tape will not be inserted.
Are there any foreign objects in the tape player?Ye sRemove the object(s)*1
No*1
Attempting to force a foreign object (e.g., a coin or clip, etc.) out
of the tape player may damage the mechanism. The player should
be taken to a service dealer for repair.
Does the tape player work if another tape is inserted?Ye sReplace tape*2
No
Repair or replace tape player.
*2
Ensure that the tape label is not loose, that the tape itself is not
deformed and that the tape is tightly wound. Also, tape of C-120
or greater length often get caught in the mechanism and should
not be used.
C-2 No sound (even after a tape has been inserted).
Is dedicated fuse No. 4 blown or is the circuit open?Ye sReplace fuse or repair harness.
No
Is connector at rear of radio connected tightly?NoConnect connector firmly.
Ye s
Disconnect connector at rear of radio. Is ACC power being supplied
to the radio?Ye sRepair or replace tape player.
No
Repair harness.